Argyresthiidae – Argyresthia cupressella – Cypress-tip Moth
STATUS – This little moth was not recorded in Britain until 1997. Originating from North America has most probably been introduced with its food plant, ornamental conifers – Cypress and Juniper. Derbyshire status unknown.
ID POINTERS – Tiny but distinctive with a shining golden and white mottled upper-wing and golden thorax and a white head. Banded antennae.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing in June & July
IMAGES – Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©
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